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I've tried low dosage (100 mg/day) of gabapentin which seemed to help for a while but...

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/embr-wave-2 I was going to try Venlafaxine

Discussion: New to Group-Abiterone and hot flashes

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 6:30pm

If something works for you don't fix it. For me and for many others the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964174/

For me venlafaxine was the worst of ... can be laid at the feet for Effexor/Venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I’m weaning off of Venlafaxine after only 2 mos of taking it. It caused violent personality...

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I’m weaning off of Venlafaxine after ... My doctor then put me on 37.5 mg of Venlafaxine ... Internet” had so many posts about Venlafaxine ... trying to decide between starting Venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 5, 2018

I also managed to slowly taper off, from the highest dose you can be prescribed down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126629/

Because of venlafaxines half life, coming ... I'm on day 6 or 7 of being off venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 10, 2020

When I was on Effexor (I was on it for 17+ years for hot flashes) and...

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withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine

Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

This isn't so much a reply, but I'm new here and don't know how to post...

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but about 8mo ago transitioned to venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 8, 2018

I’m not so sure I am going to make it! For about six weeks now I’ve...

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the thick of it; addressing lithium, venlafaxine ... handle the anxiety caused by too much venlafaxine

Discussion: My Medications Are Making Me Sick!

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

@djjl87. We aren't medical professionals here on Mayo Clinic Connect. We are group who provide support...

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www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/venlafaxine-oral-route

Discussion: Depression/anxiety meds

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Hi, @regionrat -- we are glad you found this site, too. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122789/

having a cold turkey stop from the venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 4, 2018

Good evening. Just in need of info from anyone out there who has dealt with Venlafaxine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122714/

anyone out there who has dealt with Venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 29, 2018

I have been on SSRI’s for over a decade. I finally decided to try and get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126160/

been 12 days since my last dose of Venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 31, 2019

@ndeshy @breds1968 @glosrobbo @kimba Please read the many posts on this thread; yeah, it's 200 pages,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124241/

suggestions here re getting off Effexor (venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

I stopped taking Effexor (venlafaxine XR) because it wasn't working anymore. I didn't have anxiety, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124333/

I stopped taking Effexor (venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 21, 2019

@texasduchess I'd love to know your take on @colleenyoung 's advising against taking those beads out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694479/

I'm trying to taper off 37.5mg venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

So you may remember I posted last week re coming off Venlafaxine having been on a...

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remember I posted last week re coming off Venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 10, 2019

Have you had the opportunity to discuss your concerns with others being treated for prostate cancer?...

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I would advise against Venlafaxine/Effexor

Discussion: Thinking of taking an antidepressant

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 18 8:42am

Delia 74 & Zainah Hi, I live in UK. Like Delia, I have expended the past...

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case persisting legacy effects), of Venlafaxine ... Public enemy nr 2 is Venlafaxine.

Discussion: Severe withdrawals - Venlafaxine (Effexor) - please help!

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 16 7:21am

I was on 450mg of Effexor/Venlafaxine for fifteen years. I was also on a host of...

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I was on 450mg of Effexor/Venlafaxine ... the sniffles every time I dropped Venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

There's another thread on Mayo Clinic Connect "Tips on minimising withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)"—it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774886/

withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine

Discussion: Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

Just updating my experience with tapering from 75 mg Effexor after taking it for over 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122333/

sure how much of that is related to venlafaxine

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 16, 2018